Great information for hand quilting with embroidery thread such a Perle Cotton: love a quilt that's stitched with Perle Cotton.....oh my, the collective in-drawing of breath around the world as the "Quilt Police" flutter their eyes in disbelief that such a thing would even be allowed......Do what makes you happy, it's your quilt anyway. If you want to take huge stitches...DO IT....NO RULES!!!